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Tuesday, November 13, 2018

So, you haven't heard the name Nancy Meyers? If you haven't and you love decorating, you probably should see some of her movies or maybe you already have and didn't know it. It took a while for me to discover that most of my favorite "chick flick" movies and especially my favorite sets had one thing in common...the director Nancy Meyers.

Monday, May 7, 2018

When my husband asked where I wanted to stay to celebrate our anniversary, the hotel choice was easy. We just wanted a one night staycation in San Antonio so I immediately said, "Hotel Emma."

The jewel of the Pearl complex, the former brewery, originally built in 1894, has been transformed into a beautiful hotel. The hotel is named after Emma Koehler who took over the brewery after her husband, the former president and CEO of the brewery, died. She saved the brewery during prohibition by converting it into other businesses and by making near beer, ice cream and soda. Thanks to her leadership during this time, the Pearl was the only brewery in San Antonio to survive after Prohibition.

Sunday, December 24, 2017

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Hi there. I'm Alyssa. Welcome to the Decorating Duchess. I'm so glad you stopped by. While decorating is no longer my full time career, it is a passion of mine and I love writing about it. In a family full of boys, I sometimes need to escape to my world of decorating, fashion, crafts and all things girlie! Come share in my adventures.

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